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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.45, 277.95 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.45, 277.95 and 104.36 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.45 : 277.95 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.45/277.95 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.45x = 277.95 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.45x = 29,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,006.86/185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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